CHIME detects FRB 1170388121 with high DM and SNR.
AI Summary
The Fast Radio Burst (FRB) event 1170388121 was detected by CHIME on July 13, 2026, with a dispersion measure of 348.17 pc/cm³ and a signal-to-noise ratio of 17.5. The association probability is very high at 98.7%, indicating a strong likelihood of an astrophysical origin, though specific follow-up observations are pending.
Measurements
| Event ID | 1170388121 |
|---|---|
| Source | CHIME |
| Alert type | FRB |
| Significance | medium |
| Trigger time (UTC) | Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:22:33 GMT |
| Right ascension (J2000) | 24.9961963° |
| Declination (J2000) | 65.68108° |
| Dispersion measure | 348.1662598 pc/cm³ |
| SNR | 17.5016727 |
| GCN notices | 1 |
| GCN circulars | 0 |
Notices (1)
CHIME — FRB · Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:22:33 GMT
AI summary generated Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:24:52 GMT.